Most landlords underestimate how much a single move-out really costs. Between lost rent, cleaning, marketing, and downtime, turnover can quietly drain thousands each year. This guide breaks down every hidden expense and shows how early renewals and year-round listings through Shuk can help keep your cash flow steady and predictable.

Avoid off-season vacancies by aligning leases with peak demand. Learn how market timing and proactive planning can help landlords cut costs and protect rental income.

Most landlords lose thousands every year to avoidable vacancy days. This guide breaks down how a proactive leasing approach—supported by Shuk’s tools—helps reduce downtime, improve renewals, and stabilize rental income.

Every vacant week costs landlords hundreds in lost rent. This guide breaks down the Root Cause Analysis framework for understanding why units sit empty, and how to fix it. Learn to pinpoint issues like pricing, timing, or turnover delays to cut downtime and boost rental income.

Introduction: The Silent Profit Killer    Net operating income (NOI) is a simple equation—income minus expenses—yet one variable quietly erodes both sides: vacancy. A single 30-day gap on a $2,000 unit can wipe out more cash than a year’s worth of minor repairs. According to RealPage Analytics, the average multifamily unit now sits vacant 34.4 days between tenants, up from 30 days pre-pandemic [1]. Add rising concession levels—**13.4 %** of new leases included incentives in